Welcome

Proudly based in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire since 2009. Laura Dutton, owner and clinical lead Physiotherapist.

We pride ourselves on our warm and professional approach.  We welcome every person as an individual and offer a holistic and tailored approach throughout your diagnosis and treatment.

Our team have a special interest in treating running and sporting injuries. We strive to offer elite level rehab using state of the art technologies.

Experienced physiotherapists registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Common Injuries & Conditions

Neck and Back Pain

We treat a multitude of neck and back conditions including

  • mechanical - facet joint disfunction, herniated disc, and strains
  • nerve related pain - sciatica & neuropathy
  • postural
  • degenerative - osteoarthritis, disc
  • myogenic - muscular referred pain
  • inflammatory - rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
  • vestibular rehabilitation

Shoulder

One of our key specialities, whereby all our physiotherapists have undergone additional training by the leading experts in shoulders. Common conditions include

  • subacromial impingement syndrome
  • rotator cuff tendinopathies
  • capsulitis
  • osteoarthritis
  • AC joint (acromial clavicular joint disfunction)
  • muscular and soft tissue strains & sprains

Knee Pain

We treat a wide range of knee related injuries including

  • acute - meniscal, ACL & ligament, muscular & tendon injuries
  • chronic - osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, meniscal
  • biomechanical - patellofemoral pain syndrome (runners knee), iliotibial band syndrome (ITB), patella tendinopathy (jumpers knee), bursitis

Ankle & Foot

We proud of our expertise dealing with foot, ankle and lower leg injuries. As an approved Gait and Motion clinic, we utilise state of the art footscan technology to analyse foot and biomechanical movement in order to treat a range of conditions, particularly those not visible via traditional assessment techniques. Common conditions include but not limited to

  • plantar fasciopathy (plantar fasciitis)
  • achilles tendinopathy
  • tibialis posterior tendinopathy
  • medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints)
  • Morton's neuroma
  • osteoarthritis of the foot & ankle
  • metatarsalgia
  • heel spur
  • ligament sprains

Hand Therapy

If left untreated, hand & wrist complaints can be very debilitating, affecting every day life, sport and hobbies. We assess and treat a range of conditions such as

  • wrist strains & sprains
  • De Quervain's
  • TFCC tears
  • mallet finger
  • finger ligament sprains
  • thumb sprains
  • OA of the hand
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendinopathies

Running Injuries

Common Sports Injuries include:

  • Plantar fasciopathy or commonly referred to as Plantar-fasciitis - pain to the underside of the foot usually through the arch area or the centre of the heel. Plantar fasciopathy is a degenerative process with similar presentation to a tendinopathy including features of change to the collagen.
  • Acute soft tissue injuries including ligamentous sprains and muscle strains.
  • Tendinopathy - pain and weakness of the tendon commonly affects the Achilles and Patella Tendon in runners. Reactive tendinopathies are tendons that have responded to a rapid increase in loading. 
  • Achilles Tendinopathy- a strain or tear to the tendon that runs from the back of the heel upwards to the lower calf muscle. This is normally associated with sudden increases in load but can be associated with foot posture, footwear, and improper technique. 
  • Shin Splints - a generalised term used to cover strains and tears of soft tissue around the shin area
  • Hamstring Strains and Tears - strains to the upper part of the back of the leg from the knee up to the gluteal muscles
  • Patello-femoral pain 'runners knee'- pain at the front of the knee. Normally involving abnormal loading of the patella against the femur due to lower limb alignment. Can involve irritation to the surrounding structures of the patello-femoral joint such as the bursa, fat pad, plica, ITB. 
  • Overuse Injuries - aches and pains associated with over training and overloading
  • Ankle, Knee, Hip and Back Pain - commonly associated with biomechanical alignment, core imbalance or weakness, incorrect footwear or posture related
  • Back and Lower Back Pain - depending upon physical activity from poor general posture, improper technique, weak or imbalanced core, running/cycling posture or impact from sports such as rugby or football
  • Shoulder Strains and Tears - typically overuse or overextended issues, imbalance from upper body or impact related injuries. Can be related to posture. All can alter the mechanics acting around the shoulder. We commonly see impingement, rotator cuff tendinopathies and tears. 

Post Operative Rehabilitation

We offer a range of post operative rehabilitation, from knee and hip replacement, meniscal tears through to abdominal rehab. We follow NICE guidelines and can work with your surgeon or consultant based on their advice too. Movement is key, moving the right areas at the right time, from when to weight bear, and working on range of movement to restore your normal functional range.